Flexaust

What Flexaust does

Flexaust is a US-based manufacturer of flexible hose and ducting products serving industrial and commercial markets. Founded in 1938 by Arizona mining engineer Harold Hersey to vent fumes in mining operations, the company transitioned into broader industrial applications during the World War II construction boom and today designs and produces wire-reinforced coated fabric hoses, wire-reinforced plastic hoses, hand-bendable metal ducting, all-plastic vacuum hoses, and blow-molded corrugated tubing. The product portfolio is organized into proprietary sub-brands \u2014 Flexadux, Flex-Lok, Flex-Tube, FlexStat, Genesis, Dayflex, Springflex, Heat-Flex, Bendway, Flx-Thane, TUEC, and Garage Exhaust \u2014 each engineered for specific application demands including high-temperature exhaust, static dissipation via embedded copper grounding wire (FlexStat), polyurethane grain vacuum service, and bi-directional A/C and heater airflow.

Flexaust operates four US manufacturing facilities (Warsaw IN, Las Vegas NV, Amesbury MA, Burlington NC), a Mexico warehouse in San Nicolas de los Garza, and a corporate office in San Diego, with sales and marketing functions in Newburyport MA. The company is wholly owned by the international Schauenburg Group (Schauenburg Hose Technology Company), a German industrial conglomerate that links Flexaust to affiliated manufacturing entities in M\u00fclheim-Ruhr, M\u00f6rfelden, Viersen (Germany), and Mont\u00e9limar (France). The company's go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales \u2014 organized through regional National Sales Managers for East, West, and Commercial Products, plus a Senior Key Account Manager \u2014 with industrial distributor channels via NAHAD membership and a self-service e-commerce storefront on flexaust.com, supported by a 24-hour shipping guarantee on qualifying orders up to 250 feet.

Customer end-markets are diversified across seven verticals: industrial and commercial manufacturing (dust collection, fume extraction, ventilation), agriculture (grain vacuum, fertilizer handling), automotive (paint spray extraction, brake and exhaust ducting), woodworking and furniture manufacturing, industrial MRO and janitorial, landscaping and lawn care, and aerospace applications. Pricing is quote-based for both standard catalog SKUs and custom-configured assemblies with specialized end fittings and accessories; revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of hose and ducting products. Recent investment activity includes November 2025 implementation of a PIM-Plus data management platform (reported 15% reduction in data management costs and 30% increase in product visibility) and a 2025\u20132026 product launch cadence that added the SDX Series, Woodworking Dust Collection, Mulch Blowing Hose, Lawn and Leaf Collection lines, and a dedicated Flexaust Floor Care sub-brand with its own e-commerce site.

Name

Flexaust

Legal name

Flexaust Inc.

Website

https://flexaust.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Flexaust is a US manufacturer of industrial flexible hoses and ducting for air, fume, dust, and material handling applications. Founded in 1938 and now a subsidiary of Germany's Schauenburg Group, it serves industrial, agricultural, automotive, woodworking, MRO, aerospace, and lawn-care customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Hose and Ducting Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

SIC

Miscellaneous Plastics Products (3080)

akta.pro primary industry

Expansion Joints, Flexible Connectors & Compensators (Rubber/Fabric) (IMANALAF)

Keywords

• Industrial hose manufacturing
• Flexible ducting products
• Dust collection hoses
• Fume exhaust ducting
• Material handling hoses

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Industrial Hose and Ducting Products: Flexaust generates revenue through the manufacture and sale of flexible hose and ducting products for industrial and commercial applications. Products include wire-reinforced coated fabric hoses, wire-reinforced plastic hoses, hand-bendable metal ducting, all-plastic vacuum hoses, and blow-molded corrugated tubing. The company sells standard catalog products as well as custom-configured solutions with various end fittings and accessories.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Flexaust manufactures and sells flexible hose and ducting products for industrial and commercial applications involving air, fume, dust, and lightweight material handling. The offering spans wire-reinforced coated fabric hoses, wire-reinforced plastic hoses, hand-bendable metal ducting, all-plastic wet/dry vacuum hoses, and blow-molded corrugated tubing, complemented by accessories, pre-configured kits, and proprietary sub-brand product families (Flexadux, Flex-Lok, Flex-Tube, FlexStat, Genesis, Dayflex, Springflex, Heat-Flex, Bendway, Flx-Thane, TUEC, Garage Exhaust). Products are sold both as standard catalog items and as custom-configured solutions with various end fittings and accessories.

Product overview

Flexaust is a manufacturer of industrial flexible hose and ducting solutions with over 85 years of experience. The product portfolio is organized into four core product categories: (1) Industrial Hoses including wire reinforced coated fabric hose, wire reinforced plastic hose in regular and stretch construction, hand-bendable metal ducting, all plastic wet/dry vacuum hose, and blow molded corrugated tubing; (2) Industrial Hose Accessories including connectors, clamps, cuffs, and adapters; (3) Kits including commercial and industrial wet/dry kits, MRO kits, and central vacuum kits; and (4) Floor Care products for vacuum attachments. These core products are complemented by specialized product lines including Flexadux (PU, PV, TR materials), Flex-Lok (high-temperature fume exhaust), Flex-Tube (all-plastic vacuum hoses), FlexStat (static dissipative), Genesis, Dayflex, Springflex, Heat-Flex, Bendway, TUEC, and Garage Exhaust. The company also offers dedicated market applications covering dust collection, high temperature, ventilation, static control, material handling, fume exhaust, industrial vacuum, agriculture, and woodworking. Materials used include thermoplastic rubber, polyurethane, PVC, neoprene, polyester, vinyl fabric, and polyethylene.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Flexaust-TUEC: Commercial and industrial vacuum attachment products and floor care solutions
• Flexaust Floor Care
• Flexaust

Products and services

• Industrial Hoses Flexible hoses and ducting for industrial and commercial applications involving air, fume, dust, and lightweight material handling, including wire-reinforced coated fabric hose, wire-reinforced plastic hose, hand-bendable metal ducting, all-plastic wet/dry vacuum hose, and blow-molded corrugated tubing.
• Industrial Hose Accessories Accessories including connectors, clamps, cuffs, adapters, and specialized components for industrial hose systems.
• Industrial Hose Kits Pre-configured kits including AK1 Commercial Wet/Dry Kit, AK15 Commercial Wet/Dry Kit, INDKIT-1 Industrial Wet/Dry Kit, INDKIT-2 Industrial Wet/Dry Kit, COMMROKIT Commercial MRO Kit, INDMOROKIT Industrial MRO Kit, TK2001 Central Vacuum Kit, and specialized cleaning kits.
• Floor Care Cuffs, Connectors and Adapters (Flexaust Floor Care) Vacuum attachment solutions for facility maintenance, OEMs, and industrial operations, including cuffs, connectors, adapters, and wands, marketed under the Flexaust Floor Care sub-brand at flexaustfloorcare.com.
• FX-Series A/C, Dehumidification & Heater Ducting Durable flexible hoses for commercial and industrial air conditioning, dehumidification, and heater ducting applications, featuring flame retardant bi-directional construction with PVC vinyl coated polyester, UV stabilization, and moisture resistance. Includes FX-180, FX-400, FX-550, FX-DU, layflat, and insulated variants.
• Flexadux PU, PV, and TR Hose Line Product line including Flexadux PU (polyurethane), Flexadux PV (PVC), and Flexadux TR (thermoplastic rubber) flexible hose varieties for industrial and commercial applications.
• Flex-Lok High-Temperature Chemical Fume Hose and Exhaust Ducting High-temperature chemical fume hoses and exhaust ducting products including Flex-Lok 300, 550, 570, 600, 750, 1050, 1200, HP, PVG, and TCF variants for demanding industrial environments.
• Flex-Tube All-Plastic Vacuum Hoses All-plastic ultra-smooth interior vacuum hoses including Flex-Tube EF+, EF-FR, PE, PE-IC, PU, PU 60, PV, PV-SC, PV-SD-LW, TR, TR-FR, and VR-U variants, including Flex-Tube PU grain vacuum variants with rigid PVC helix and embedded copper grounding wire.
• FlexStat Static Dissipative Hoses Static dissipative hoses with embedded copper grounding wire for preventing static buildup and reducing explosion potential in powder handling, plastics, and dust collection applications. Includes FlexStat, FlexStat 60, FlexStat 80, and FlexStat CR variants.
• Genesis Industrial Hose Line Industrial hose product line including Genesis Commercial, Genesis Commercial HD, and related accessories for various industrial applications.
• Dayflex Industrial Hose Line Industrial hose product line for various industrial and commercial applications.
• Springflex Hose Line Industrial hose product line including FSP-1, FSP-2, FSP-5, and SD/SW variants for demanding applications.
• Heat-Flex High-Temperature Hose Line High-temperature hose products including CW-162, CW-325, CW-325-W, CWC-W, CWGP, CWGS, CWS, CWY, CWY-W, and GS series for exhaust and heat applications.
• Bendway Flexible Hose Line Flexible hose products including Bendway A, Bendway Plus, and Bendway S for various industrial applications.
• Flx-Thane Polyurethane Hose Line Polyurethane hoses including Flx Plus, Flx-Thane HD, LD, MD, SDX-15, SDX-20, SDX-30, and VHD variants with various wall thicknesses.
• TUEC Commercial Tools and Kits Product Line Commercial tools and kits product line for vacuum attachments and accessories, marketed under the Flexaust-TUEC sub-brand.
• Garage Exhaust Products Exhaust products for garage and vehicle exhaust applications including T-7, T-7 White, T-7SR, T-7W, and Dyno Hose.
• Mulch Blowing Hose Specialized hose for mulch blowing and landscaping material handling applications.
• Lawn and Leaf Collection Products Specialized hoses and products for lawn and leaf collection in commercial landscaping and lawn care operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced data management costs by 15% through PIM-Plus implementation
• +1 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• NAHAD (National Association of Hose and Accessories Distributors)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial distributor association membership providing access to broad distributor network for Flexaust products. Flexaust participates in the NAHAD Industrial Distributor Co-op program.
• ISSA (International Sanitary Supply Association)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAssociation membership for cleaning industry professionals, supporting Flexaust's floor care and janitorial product distribution through cleaning industry channels.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kuriyama of America: U.S. subsidiary of Kuriyama Holdings; manufactures and distributes a broad line of industrial rubber and PVC hoses, ducting, and accessories. Most direct overlap with Flexaust's industrial hose, ducting, and material-handling portfolio.
• Norres Schlauchtechnik: German manufacturer of industrial flexible hoses and ducting for air, fume, dust, and material-handling applications. Direct Schauenburg Group peer; competes with Flexaust in Europe and in product technology overlap.
• Masterduct: U.S. manufacturer of flexible hose and ducting for industrial and commercial applications, including fume exhaust, dust collection, and material handling. Closely comparable product mix to Flexaust.
• Jason Industrial: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of industrial hoses, ducting, and power transmission belting. Direct overlap with Flexaust on industrial hose and belt product lines.
• Abbott Rubber Company: U.S. manufacturer and distributor of industrial hose, ducting, and rubber products serving MRO, industrial, and contractor channels. Comparable distribution-led model to Flexaust.
• Hose Master: U.S. manufacturer of flexible metal hose and industrial ducting products. Closely comparable on metal ducting and specialty high-temperature hose lines that compete with Flexaust's Heat-Flex and Flex-Lok offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Gates Industrial: Large global manufacturer of industrial and hydraulic hoses, belts, and fluid-power components. Competes with Flexaust in industrial hose and ducting but serves a much broader product portfolio and customer base.
• Parker Hannifin: Diversified motion and control conglomerate with a significant industrial hose and tube division. Overlaps with Flexaust on industrial air, fume, and dust-handling hose, but as part of a much wider industrial portfolio.
• Continental (ContiTech): Continental's ContiTech division is a major manufacturer of industrial hoses, ducting, and lightweight material-handling products. Competes with Flexaust globally in industrial rubber and polymer hose, with far larger scale.
• Trelleborg Industrial Solutions: Engineered polymer specialist with industrial hose, ducting, and anti-static products. Overlaps with Flexaust's high-temperature and static-dissipative (FlexStat) lines as part of a much larger polymer-engineering portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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